Adoption of Industry 4.0 Technologies to Play a Key Role in the Rapidly Evolving NewSpace Economy
06-Oct-2023
Global
Market Research
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NewSpace is the emergence of the private space industry. Space is no longer the sole domain of government space agencies and large aerospace and defense companies. The space industry is undergoing several important transformations enabled by technology advancements and increased investments. Robotics, AI, ML, and additive manufacturing/ 3D printing play essential roles in launch vehicles, on-orbit servicing and assembly, exploration, satellite systems, and geo-intelligence/Earth observation. These automation technologies help with manufacturing and operations of the different sectors of the space ecosystem.
High efficiency and cost reduction, improved/advanced design, reusability, accelerated time to market, actionable insights, and optimization enabled by automation make space easily accessible to everyone and allow successful missions. Among the different sectors, current satellite systems present the biggest wave of opportunities for automation.
Author: Sankara Narayanan Venkataramani
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Automation Opportunities in Space Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Industry 4.0 Technologies for Space and an Introduction to Automation Opportunities in the Space Industry
The Space Ecosystem
The Space Ecosystem (continued)
The Space Ecosystem (continued)
Market Trends—Space Automation
Market Trends—Space Automation (continued)
Market Trends—Space Automation (continued)
Market Trends—Space Economy
Market Trends—Space Economy (continued)
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
The Changing Space Economy
Enablers of Space Industry Automation
Building a New Space Economy Through Technological Advancements
Building a New Space Economy Through Technological Advancements (continued)
Building a New Space Economy Through Technological Advancements (continued)
Building a New Space Economy Through Technological Advancements (continued)
Building a New Space Economy Through Technological Advancements (continued)
Building a New Space Economy Through Technological Advancements (continued)
Declining Costs of Space Launches
Propelling Space Exploration with AM/3D Printing
3D-printed Rockets and 3D-printed Orbital Launch Vehicles
Propelling Space Exploration with AM/3D Printing
Propelling Space Exploration with AM/3D Printing (continued)
Space Robotics—Sophisticated Robotics Systems Required for NASA's Gateway
On-orbit Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing 2 (OSAM-2)
On-orbit Servicing and Assembly—Exploration Rovers
Technological Advances—Enable Transformative Space Manufacturing with Improved Design
Lower Costs—Frequent Launches, Long-term Missions, R&D, Manufacturing, and Space Habitation
Scalable, Affordable, and Autonomously Assembled Space Structures
AM/3D Printing in Space
Autonomous Systems and Robotics Enabling Current and Future Space Exploration Missions
Increasing Number of Space Programs Involving Robotics Encouraging Companies to Develop New Robotics Technology
Increasing Number of Space Programs Involving Robotics Encouraging Companies to Develop New Robotics Technology (continued)
Increasing Number of Space Programs Involving Robotics Encouraging Companies to Develop New Robotics Technology (continued)
Increasing Number of Space Programs Involving Robotics Encouraging Companies to Develop New Robotics Technology (continued)
Increasing Number of Space Programs Involving Robotics Encouraging Companies to Develop New Robotics Technology (continued)
Satellite Systems—The Need to Optimize and Speed Up Processes
Satellite Systems—The Need to Optimize and Speed Up Processes (continued)
3D Printing in the Space Industry—Faster, Cheaper, and Safer Production
3D Printing in the Space Industry—Faster, Cheaper, and Safer Production (continued)
3D Printing in the Space Industry—Faster, Cheaper, and Safer Production (continued)
AI/ML in Geo-intelligence Operations
AI/ML in Geo-intelligence Operations (continued)
AI and ML in the Space Industry
Space Agencies Using AI/ML
Space Agencies Using AI/ML (continued)
Congestion in Space Driving Sustainability
Companies Enabling Greater Sustainability Within the Space Sector Using Innovative Methods (continued)
Companies Enabling Greater Sustainability Within the Space Sector Using Innovative Methods (continued)
Growth Opportunity 1: Constellations Becoming a Reality, Satellite Systems Presenting Biggest Opportunities for Automation
Growth Opportunity 1: Constellations Becoming a Reality, Satellite Systems Presenting Biggest Opportunities for Automation (continued)
Other Opportunities for Automation in the Space Industry
List of Exhibits
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Sankara Narayanan Venkataramani |
| Industries | Industrial Automation |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Space Industry Robotics Market |
| Keyword 2 | Space Industry Digital Transformation |
| Keyword 3 | Robotics in Space Exploration |
| List of Charts and Figures | Automation Opportunities in the Space Industry: Growth Drivers, Global, 2023–2027~ Automation Opportunities in the Space Industry: Growth Restraints, Global, 2023–2027~ |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | K8EF-01-00-00-00 |